What SlotZilla is
SlotZilla is the 12-storey launch tower styled as a giant slot machine — complete with showgirls, a pull handle and flashing coins — at the east end of the Fremont Street Experience, roughly at the corner of Fremont and Las Vegas Boulevard. It opened in 2014 and launches two separate rides along the length of the pedestrian mall under the Viva Vision LED canopy, over the heads of the crowd and the street performers.
The Zipline departs from the lower deck, about seven storeys up, with riders in a seated harness. It runs roughly 850 feet, about half the canopy, and lands on a platform near the 3rd Street stage. The Zoomline launches from the upper deck at around 11 storeys, with riders lying prone in a "Superman" harness, and flies the full 1,700-foot length of Fremont Street to land near the Golden Gate and Plaza casinos at the west end, at speeds of up to about 35 to 40 mph. Both run four riders at a time. The Zoomline is the longer, higher and more exposed ride and is the one that gets talked about; the Zipline is a gentler introduction.
Zipline or Zoomline?
If you are only doing one, do the Zoomline. The extra height, the full length of the canopy and the prone position add up to a properly thrilling 40 seconds, and flying under the light show with your face toward the pavement is the shot you came for. The Zipline is shorter and seated, and while it is fine for first-timers and older children, most adults who ride it wish they had gone upstairs. The two share a queue system, so switching is usually possible at the ticket desk before you climb.
Nervous riders often assume the seated version is the safe bet, but the prone harness is arguably more comfortable and the ride is over before fear builds. What tips the balance for some is the weight and height rule: the Zoomline has stricter minimums and maximums than the Zipline, so heavier riders and younger children may be limited to the lower ride. Check the official SlotZilla site for the current figures before you buy, because they are enforced with a scale at the base.
Prices, hours and booking
As of 2026, Zipline tickets have generally been in the $40 to $60 range and Zoomline tickets in the $60 to $80 range, with evening rides — after the canopy shows begin — priced higher than daytime. Combo tickets for both rides, and packages with a second Zoomline flight or a video add-on, are sold on the official site. Nevada residents and military often get discounted rates with ID. Check the official site for current pricing and the day's schedule.
SlotZilla typically runs from early afternoon until late at night, later on Fridays and Saturdays, and closes for high wind, which is the usual cause of a cancelled slot. Buy online in advance for a Friday or Saturday evening — the good post-dark slots sell out and the walk-up queue can be 60 minutes or more — but on a weeknight or in the afternoon walk-ups are generally fine. Tickets are timed; arrive 15 minutes early to check in and clear the harnessing area. See our tickets hub for discount sources, and note that SlotZilla is included in some multi-attraction passes.
Rules, limits and what to wear
- Weight. Both rides have minimum and maximum weight limits, tighter on the Zoomline; you will be weighed at check-in. Roughly 60 to 300 pounds has been the published Zipline range, with the Zoomline narrower. Confirm on the official site.
- Height and age. Minimum heights apply; younger children ride the Zipline and only with an adult on an adjacent line. Age minimums for riding alone apply.
- Clothing. Closed shoes required; no skirts or dresses on the Zoomline; long hair tied back; no loose items. Lockers are available at the base.
- Sobriety. Visibly intoxicated riders are turned away, and on Fremont Street this is a real consideration. Ride first, drink after.
- Weather. Wind closures are common in spring; rain and lightning stop everything. Refund or rebook policies are on the official site.
- Health. Not recommended in pregnancy or with back, neck or heart conditions.
Day or night, and how long it takes
Night, without question. The Viva Vision canopy runs its shows on the hour after dark, and the whole appeal of SlotZilla is flying beneath the canopy while it plays, with the neon of the Golden Nugget, Binion's and the Four Queens on either side and the crowd looking up. A daytime ride is cheaper and the view of the canopy is of a dull grey grid. The best slot is the first hour after sunset on a weeknight: dark enough for the show, quiet enough that the queue is short.
Allow 60 to 90 minutes door to door, including check-in, harnessing, the lift up the tower, a short wait to launch and the walk back to the tower from the landing platform at the far end. Weekend evenings can run past 90 minutes. The ride itself lasts roughly 30 to 45 seconds. It suits almost everyone who meets the physical limits, from teenagers to grandparents; first-time zipliners do fine.
Getting there and what to do afterwards
The tower is at the east end of Fremont Street beside the Fremont Street Experience entrance from Las Vegas Boulevard, next to the Fremont East district. From the Strip, the Deuce bus runs to the Fremont Street stop in 30 to 45 minutes, or a rideshare of roughly $15 to $30 as of 2026 drops you at the Fremont East end; see our transportation hub. Parking is cheapest in the downtown garages, with the Fremont Street Experience garage and Neonopolis nearest the tower; see downtown hotels if you are staying the night.
After the ride you are at the centre of Downtown. Walk the canopy for the next light show, catch a free concert on the stage, eat at one of the Fremont East restaurants — see our Downtown and Fremont Street guide — and finish with a drink at the Golden Nugget or one of the bars on Fremont East. The Mob Museum is two blocks north for the next morning. If you want to compare, Fly LINQ on the Strip is the shorter, sleeker sibling; doing both is a legitimate two-zipline trip.
Tips
- Ride the Zoomline unless you are limited to the Zipline by the rules.
- Book a post-dark weeknight slot online and arrive early.
- Stay sober until after — you will be refused otherwise, and the drinking on Fremont is better afterwards anyway.
- Have a friend film from below near the landing platform; the official video is pricey.
- Eat first. The prone harness is not kind to a full stomach.
- Wear trousers and closed shoes; the harness rubs on bare legs.
- Watch the canopy show once from the ground first, then ride during the next one so you know what is playing above you.
